Law Homework Solutions

Sexual Harassment

Are numbers dealing with sexual harassment substantive or speculative? How can we prove that for every one who speaks up there are hundreds who do not? Are they fact or opinion based on perception over the years? Here are the numbers that I have or that was stated ... after this was stated the question above was ask ...continues

Affirmative Action

1. Do you think affirmative action is an appropriate remedy for past racism? Why or why not? (Please provide citation if needed)

FMLA

Many states are considering expanding their state's version of FMLA to mandate pay provision for the 12 week absence. How do you think this will impact American business? Will it affect our competitiveness abroad? Explain your answer. (pls provide citation if needed)

Title VII

1. Is there a way to Summarize the scope of Title VII and its applications to the workplace? Employment Discrimination might not be covered under Title VII - I might be wrong this might only deal with race, color, religion, sex, etc. Please correct me if I'm wrong. 2. Who is covered and not covered under Title VII and it ...continues

Employment Laws: STATE and FEDERAL SYSTEM

I need help answering these questions on STATE and FEDERAL SYSTEM: 1.Describe how the Federal and state systems of government may or may not differ in their application of employment laws. 2.Provide at least two examples of an employment protection that is provided by California system, but not by the federal system.

Fair Labor Standards Act

The Fair Labor Standards Act is a law which has been in place since 1938 with virtually no changes. There is current legislation to change certain provisions including the one which classifies which groups are eligible for overtime. 1. How do you think these changes will impact United States businesses? Why?

Union Membership is debated.

The development of unions was a significant turning point for workers in the United States. Over the past few decades union membership has been declining, are unions no longer needed in the United States? Do you think the development of such a broad system of employment laws has decreased the need for unions? Why or Why n ...continues

Employment Law - Recruiting Students

These are the questions: 1. What is your assessment of the college's affirmation action attempts to recruit African American candidates? 2. How should president Jones response to perceptions and rumors? 3. Are the concerns about Dr. Wright's sexual preference a valid consideration? 4. Should President Jones discuss t ...continues

Some questions on Sexual harassment are posed.

1. Is this a case of sexual harassment? If so, what type? What might the legal penalties be? 2. What should Betty do? 3. What case law supports what Betty would do? Betty was one of two women who had been recently assigned to a great Plains Power & Light field crew. the utility had been aggressively recruiting women, an ...continues

Labor Laws and Discrimination in Employment are debated topics.

1. Are affirmative action plans necessary for social progress? 2. Given that employment at will is the basic policy, how can employees then challenge a termination?

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